For Enthusiasts
Upcoming Enneagram Class Schedule
by Lynn Turner, PhD, LCSW
Have you ever wondered why you’re always asking questions or caretaking to the point of resentment or why people say you are too blunt, emotional, or skeptical? Do you spend so much time being productive that you can’t relax? Do you hate conflict while others seem to relish it? These questions are quickly answered when we understand that we are born with a unique temperament. “Ennea” means nine in Greek. Using discernment from earlier cultures, the Ancient Greeks called the study of temperament styles The Enneagram. Read through the various descriptions of the styles to find yours. You might find yourself immediately or quickly eliminating all but three styles.
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Do you want things to be right and say so?
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Do you always say yes when friends ask for a favor, and forget yourself?
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Do you make lists and a list of your lists?
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Do your family and friends think that your emotions are too much?
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Do you need space alone and like to figure things out?
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Ever wonder why you’re always asking questions?
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Do your fun activities often exhaust your friends?
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Are you a good leader, but your friends sometimes say you’re too blunt?
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Do you live in the present and like to just hang out?
Articles and Resources
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What is the Enneagram?
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An Enneagram Parable
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Find Yourself
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Questions To Find Your Client/Self
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Where did the Enneagram come from?